[C320-list] Pedestal Steering Maintenance

[Adam Weiner]

Not quite that simple.  That's exactly what they told me.  Caused a lot
of swearing.  Didn't work.

The problem is that Catalina didn't use the same compass on all 320's.
I found out that even boats made during the same year may have different
compasses.  In other words, you may have one number off from me and have
a completely different compass.  For example, notice they refer to a
stainless steel housing.  Well, mine was a black matte finish metal, not
stainless.  If yours is like mine was (I changed compasses) then you
need to remove all of the screws between the dome and the rim.  These
screws are pretty darn long and it is a long tedious project.

If you have the compass with the three inch card I recommend this as a
good time to replace it with a five inch.

Now, basically, remember, if you see a screw you have to remove it.

Warmest regards and good luck,

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Richard A.
Walker
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 5:17 PM
To: 'A. R. Gates'; 'C320-List'
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Pedestal Steering Maintenance


From: Edson Customer Service [mailto:info at edsonintl.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 7:14 AM
To: Richard A. Walker
Subject: RE: Removing the Compass

Mr. Walker,

The Catalina 320 is supplied with the Ritchie SP5C Compass on the
pedestal. To remove this compass you remove the two screws that hold the
light cover. These screws also hold the stainless compass housing.  Once
these screws are removed you can slide the compass housing off of the
compass frame.  With the housing off you will have access to the four
bolts that mount the compass to the pedestal.  These bolts run through
the engine controls and pedestal guard top plate as well.

Tip: Before removing the compass run two or three pieces of masking tape
from the compass ball to the pedestal.  Slit the tape at the seams with
a knife.  This will allow you to reassemble the compass with out
affecting the adjustment.

Ed. Stiess

Edson Customer Service
Phone: 508-995-9711
Fax: 508-995-5021
Visit our website <www.edsonintl.com>

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of A. R. Gates
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 5:09 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: [C320-list] Pedestal Steering Maintenance

I am trying to remove the pedestal compass guard and the compass to get
at the gears and chain for lubrication. I have removed two vertical
screws from the black ring around the compass which seems to hold the
aft part of the guard over the compass in place.

Should the guard be pryed up, or twisted off, or?
It may just be tight or rusted because this maintenace job has not been
performed for more than 5 years. The Edson manual and their web site are
silent on this question. Thanks, Rollie #182

p.s.  Our new 4000+ Mk II wheelpilot works great.

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